62nd AW maintainers prepared to bring home the Rodeo win

After months of preparation, Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Rodeo team say they are prepared to win at Air Mobility Command's premier air competition -- Rodeo."We've been taking care of this plane like no other," said Master Sgt. Patrick Remfrey, 62nd Maintenance Rodeo team member.

International Airdrop Symposium closes, but many participants stay on for Rodeo 2011

The three-day International Airdrop Symposium wrapped up here July 21 but many of the international attendees from 26 nations will stay on to observe or participate in Air Mobility Rodeo 2011.According to Maj. Patrick Linson, symposium chairperson from St. Joseph, Mo., where he serves as a combat

‘Precision’ airdrop systems are growing for future ops

Since 2005, when the first forms of the Joint Precision Aerial Delivery System were being developed and used, the idea of a "precision" airdrop has continued to grow and evolve.During the 2011 International Airdrop Symposium here July 19-21, service members from 26 nations took part in discussions,

Dropping off for airdrop

Photo essay: McChord Field riggers prepare parachute for airdrop

Riggers with the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron's aerial delivery facility prepare a parachute for an airdrop bundle during operations on July 21 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.The parachute preparation was part of a demonstration for the 2011 International Airdrop Symposium that took place July 19-21,

90th EARS a force multiplier in air-to-air fueling

By definition, force multiplier means a capability that, when added to and employed by a combat force, significantly increases the combat potential of that force and thus enhances the probability of successful mission accomplishment. That is exactly what the 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron

Little Rock aerial porters reload, ready to defend trophy

The 19th Airlift Wing's aerial port team is ready to load up, deploy and defend its world champion title at the Air Mobility RODEO 2011 competition from July 24-29, 2011, at McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier

Little Rock C-130 crew ready for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011

A C-130E aircrew from the 314th Airlift Wing departed Little Rock AFB July 21 to display the wing's mission, "to train the world's best C-130 airlifters to fly, fight, and win," with their participation in Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.The team was chosen based on the

Contingency response wing to receive AFA Citation of Honor

The 621st Contingency Response Wing was selected as a 2011 recipient for an Air Force Association Citation of Honor. According to the Air Force Association, the citation is in recognition of the CRW's outstanding contributions to the development of aerospace power for the betterment of mankind."This

Air Mobility Rodeo 2011: McChord Field aerial porters 'training for success'

Mobility Airmen provide rapid, flexible and responsive global air mobility every day of the year, facts show. During Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, however, their ability to provide these capabilities are pushed even further. Teams train for months, refining their skills in the pursuit of perfection.